Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ayanna Pressley and other women who made history in the 2018 midterms

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to her supporters during her election night party in the Queens Borough of New York on November 6, 2018. (DON EMMERT / AFP/Getty Images)

The 2018 midterm election brought about a series of milestones and history-making victories for women on both sides of the aisle.

More than 100 women won elections across the country Tuesday night, the bulk of them a key factor in Democrats’ reclaiming a majority in the House. As of Wednesday morning 98 women have won House seats, shattering the current session’s record of 84 women.

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Among those headed to the House in 2019, 40 of them are women of color. The figure also tops the current record, which stands at 38.

Nine female candidates also won gubernatorial races and another 11 won Senate bids, according to NBC News.

Here’s a look at some of the women who shattered glass ceilings with their victories Tuesday night:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The New York Democrat just turned 29 in October, making her the youngest woman ever elected to congress.

She blew away incumbent Rep. Joseph Crowley in the primaries and defeated Republican Anthony Pappas this week in New York’s 14th Congressional district, which includes parts of Queens and The Bronx.

“This is what is possible when every day people come together in the collective realization that all our actions — no matter how small or large — are powerful, worthwhile and capable of lasting change,” she said in a speech after her victory on Tuesday.

Ayanna Pressley

With no opposing republicans on the ballot, Pressley sailed through the midterms to become Massachusetts’ first black congresswoman. It comes two months after she beat out 10-term Rep. Michael Capuano earlier this year, marking another surprise upset at the primary level.

“Activists and agitators have brought us to this very moment. None of us ran to make history. We ran to make change — and change is on the way,” she told roaring crowds Tuesday night.

Her victory marks the first time a Democrat has won the suburban Kansas City seat in a decade.

“We have an opportunity to reset expectations about what people think when they think of Kansas,” Davids told supporters during her acceptance speech. “We know there are so many of us who welcome everyone, who see everyone and who know that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed.”

She will also be the first Native American woman to serve in congress — an honor she shares with Democrat Deb Haaland. The 57-year-old single mom, who is an enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, cruised to victory in New Mexico’s heavily Democratic 1st Congressional district.

“Growing up in my mother’s pueblo household, I never imagined a world where I would be represented by someone who looks like me. I am proud to represent this beautiful state and every New Mexican here in District 1,” she told crowds of supporters Tuesday night.

“I see you, I’m listening, I love. We fight together, and I will bring that fight to congress.”

Marsha Blackburn

Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., holds a bouquet of roses as she speaks to supporters after she was declared the winner over former Gov. Phil Bredesen in their race for the U.S. Senate Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Franklin, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (Mark Humphrey / AP)

The 66-year-old Republican edged out Democrat Phil Bredesen, a former governor of Tennessee, to become the state’s first female senator. While Blackburn trailed her opponent for the majority of the race, she ultimately won and made history in the primarily Republican state.

Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar

Tlaib, the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, ran unopposed to represent Michigan's 17th congressional district, taking the seat formerly occupied by Democratic Rep. John Conyers, who left office last year amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

"This was my time to run and not sit on the sidelines so I ran,” Tlaid said. “By chance I’m also making history, but more importantly people got something different.”

Omar, a former refugee, will also be the first Somali-American congresswoman after winning the seat for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district over republican Jennifer Zelinski. The seat was left vacant by U.S. Rep Keith Ellison, who won his bid to become the state’s attorney general.

“Here in Minnesota we don’t only welcome immigrants, we send them to Washington,” she told her supporters at her victory party Tuesday.

Omar previously made history in 2016, when she was elected as Minnesota’s first Somali-American state representative.

Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem address supporters while she makes her acceptance speech after being announced the new governor of South Dakota, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Sioux Falls (Briana Sanchez / AP)

Republicans have held the governorship in South Dakota for decades, but Noem will still make history as the first woman elected to the state’s highest office. She beat out Democrat Billie Sutton in what turned out to be a surprisingly close race.

Noem, who has served eight years in the U.S. House, was buoyed by her support from the President, who held a fundraiser for her in Souix Falls. Vice President Mike Pence and other high-profile republicans similarly stumped for Noem in the weeks leading up to her victory in South Dakota.

“I feel relieved,” she said. “We worked hard and shared my vision for the state, and I’m just very grateful that the people of South Dakota put their trust in me to be their next governor.”

Veronica Escobar and Sylvia Garcia

Texas voters on Tuesday elected the state’s first two Hispanic women to congress. Escobar, previously El Paso County Judge, claimed the seat vacated by Beto O’Rourke — who lost his bid for Senate against incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz.

“We’re living in an era under the Trump administration that is targeting communities like mine,” she told the Texas Observer. “During such a tumultuous time I think i’s beautiful that it’s the border that’s making history.”

Garcia, a former Texas state senator, came out the victor in Texas’ 29th district, a primarily Hispanic district in Eastern Houston. The seat was vacated by retiring Rep. Gene Green, who has held the office since 1992.

“It’s very exciting to be elected and to have the opportunity to serve the working people of my district and Houston,” Garcia said.

She will replace bombastic Republican Gov. Paul LePage, known for a series of racist remarks in which he said “the enemy right now” is primarily “people of color.” He has also in the past, called to revive the guillotine for serious drug-related crimes and repeat offenders.

“What I think we ought to do is bring the guillotine back,” he said in 2016. “We could have public executions and have, you know, we could even have guessing which hole it falls in.”

Lou Leon Guerrero

The Democratic businesswoman and politicians defeated incumbent Ray Tenorio, to become the first female governor of Guam.

“We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to given to us to make a positive change for all of our people,” she told the Pacific Daily News.

Guam was established as an unincorporated organized territory of the United States in 1950. Its governor was federally appointed until 1970, when citizens were able to cast their ballots for who they wanted to fill the top office.